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Finding the Third Proportional to 632,316 and 964,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 632,316 and 964,230 is: 1,470,371.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,316 : 964,230 = 964,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,316/964,230 = 964,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,316x = 964,230 × 964,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,316x = 929,739,492,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,739,492,900/632,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470,371.61

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